Port of Abu Khammash (LYABK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Abu Khammash (UN/LOCODE LYABK) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 33.0667° N, 11.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated none.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- None
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Libya
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Abu Khammash
Where is Port of Abu Khammash located?
Port of Abu Khammash is a seaport located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 33.0667° N, 11.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Abu Khammash?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Abu Khammash is LYABK — country code LY, location code ABK.
How deep is Port of Abu Khammash?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Abu Khammash has a channel depth of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Abu Khammash require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Abu Khammash.
What type of harbor is Port of Abu Khammash?
Port of Abu Khammash is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering none shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Abu Khammash are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45350), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →